Chapter 252 Family (6)

"Ah," Chen Gui sighed, "Whether she does it or not, this matter is not that simple. Sister Qing might implicate everyone this time."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Wan said worriedly, "That being said, there's always a right and wrong in this world." She said, "It's fine for me and the Third Miss. As long as we follow the Master, we don't care whether we live or die. But the Second Young Master is on the rise in his career, and the Seventh Young Master is still so young. What if he gets implicated? What will happen?"

Shen Gui's expression shifted, and he felt a little irritated. Although he was selfish, greedy, and lustful at heart, he still had great hopes for his two sons. Somehow, the Shen family hadn't had many offspring by their generation. The fact that they had two sons was a source of immense pride for Shen Gui. While his daughters were merely objects to be exchanged for profit, his sons were treasures that would carry on the family line.

Now he has to sacrifice his two sons for Shen Qing's daughter, and Shen Gui feels depressed at the thought.

"I heard that Madam is now running around for the eldest daughter. It's really pitiful to see the love of parents in the world. If I were small and powerless, I really hope I could be of some help." Aunt Wan continued.

"What can you do for me?" Chen Gui felt even more annoyed when he heard Aunt Wan mention Ren Wanyun. He said, "It was that crazy woman who raised such a shameless daughter. Now she's dragging everyone down with her. What a joke!"

Aunt Wan seemed frightened and suddenly shrank back, the hand pressing on her shoulder also stopped. Then she paused, and then said softly, "Master, please don't blame Madam. Madam must be feeling bad after such a big thing happened. If the eldest daughter was not careful and did something irrational in prison, Madam would be so heartbroken."

Chen Gui said impatiently: "What can she do..." The voice suddenly paused, and Chen Gui chewed slowly and said: "Irrational things?"

Aunt Wan's eyes flashed, but her voice was full of worry: "A young girl, just married and something like this happened, and she's been locked up in prison. The eldest daughter has been spoiled since she was a child, so it's very likely that she can't figure it out. We still have to ask someone to persuade her not to do anything stupid."

Chen Gui suddenly stood up and looked outside. The sun was almost setting. It gets dark early in winter. He said, "I'm going out for a while."

"It's so late, where is the master going?" asked Aunt Wan.

"I have something to do, so you can have dinner by yourself." Shen Gui strode out.

Only when Chen Gui was no longer visible did Aunt Wan close the door and sit down at the table. The dinner on the table was a dazzling array of dishes. While the East Courtyard was shrouded in gloom, her food was exquisite. But who could have guessed what she was thinking a few years ago, when she was eating moldy steamed buns and sour porridge, and when Ren Wanyun had caused her to be unable to even afford Shen Dongling's medical treatment?

Things have changed. Previously, it was her bad luck, but now it was Ren Wanyun and her daughter's turn. Ren Wanyun had made her daughter so cautious as a concubine for so many years, barely even having the chance to leave the courtyard. Now Shen Qing was in prison, and the rest of her life was likely to be even more miserable than Shen Dongling's.

"Go, call the third young lady to come for dinner." She ordered the maid beside her, and the maid left immediately.

"Aunt, will the master really take action against the eldest lady?" another maid asked cautiously.

"Of course." Aunt Wan smiled charmingly, "He will." Having been married to Shen Gui for so many years, she knew better than anyone what was going on in his mind. She had just deliberately reminded him of something. If Ren Wanyun knew that her daughter was ultimately killed by her husband, she wouldn't know how much she would feel.

She scooped a spoonful of soup and tasted it slowly.

At the same time, Chen Yuan in Caiyun Garden also put on a cloak and walked out of the gate of the Chen Mansion without saying hello to anyone.